August Evening, Tuscany. Gouache on Fabriano Paper. 20cm x 50cm. Copyright Theresa Evans
It's a while since I last used my gouache paints but they are so liberating! Really, if you haven't tried them - do. I've noticed they seem to be growing in popularity recently too, probably because some of the new pigment ranges are really quite lastfast.
Anyway, I thought I'd try to create more textural effects in the landscape than I can achieve with transparent watercolour. I do really like the way colours can be scumbled over underlying washes to create a velvety texture and because of the opacity of the paint, it's possible to add quite a few layers of texture and correct mistakes. Always a plus!
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| close-up of layers of paint |
10 comments:
No matter what medium you use, your work is always stunning.
Thankyou Ester, that's very generous!
I'm pleased you enjoy it :)
I feel like a bird when look at this landscape. Great close-up details in gouache, great!
I'm so glad you dropped by my blog so I could meet you and see your work, Theresa! What lovely paintings, all.
I'm so glad you dropped by my blog so I could meet you and see your work, Theresa! What lovely paintings, all.
Irina and Diana, thanks for dropping by and your nice comments. Much appreciated :)
beautiful gouache works...
really love the effect which you have achieved...
congratulations...
Jyothisethu, thankyou for visiting. Pleased you enjoyed my work :)
Très beau paysage
Merci Yves... j'aime beaucoup La Toscane!! ... mais cette année je vais visiter Provence et je suis impatient de faire des peintures des champs de lavande belle :)
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